Air quality alerts have been issued across several states in the U.S. as smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires continues to impact the region. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has warned residents about deteriorating air quality due to the drifting smoke, prompting advisories from New York to Minneapolis and Chicago. Various regions, including Michigan, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin, are experiencing unhealthy air quality levels, leading officials to extend alerts through the weekend and into Monday. Health experts are advising the public to take precautions against potential respiratory effects, as millions are cautioned to monitor for symptoms like coughing and dizziness. With over 600 American firefighters currently battling the wildfires in Canada, the situation remains critical as smoke blankets the Midwest and poses ongoing risks to public health.